COURSE OVERVIEW
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PREFLIGHT AND DEPARTURE
Doug plans his flights as far in advance as possible, sometimes months ahead. Watch Doug's preparation and departure process and learn how this ensures a safe flight. Situational awareness begins on the ground, before the flight.
CLIMBING AND FLYING ENROUTE
A good pilot is constantly asking himself, "where am I, what's next and what do I need to be doing now to prepare for that event?" There is no such thing as a boring flight.
ARRIVAL - APPROACH - LANDING
This is where things can get exciting. And if you're ready and ahead of the airplane that's a good thing. Learn how Doug prepares for an approach to minimums in a high performance aircraft.
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SIMULATION AND SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING
Doug shares his personal experience with simulation devices and then specifically the one he uses to fly the course scenario.
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KSBA to KOXR at Minimums
Watch Doug as he flies a simulation scenario from Santa Barbara to Oxnard, CA using Microsoft Flight Simulator X on a PCATD. Then fly it yourself. Featuring live ATC from PilotEdge and CloudAhoy for flight evaluation.
